He was the first author in England to write in this "modern" language.
What is "english"
100
A short story in which animals talk, often with an educating message or moral at the conclusion.
What is a "Beast fable"
100
"I came not here upon your deeds to spy;
But, certainly, the cause of my coming
Was only just to listen to you sing."
Who is The Fox
200
His voice was merrier than the organ in CHIRCHE when it plays.
What is "church"
200
Cleverly tricks another character into doing what he asks.
Who is the fox
200
Town in which Chaucer was born.
What is "London"
200
The most common meter in English verse. It consists of a line ten syllables long that is accented on every second beat.
What is "iambic pentameter"
200
"Within our yard, I saw there a strange beast
Was like a dog, and he'd have made a feast
Upon my body, and have had me dead.
His colour yellow was and somewhat red"
Who is Chauntecleer (the rooster)
300
A poor widow, somewhat advanced in age, lived, on a time, within a NARWE cottage.
What is "small"
300
Owner of pigs, cows, and a sheep named Moll
Who is The Widow
300
Chaucer's received this as payment,everyday of his life, for his duty to travel with the King as his squire.
What is "a pitcher of wine"
300
A system of obligations that bound lords and their subjects in Europe during much of the Middle Ages. In theory, the king owned all or most of the land and gave it to his leading nobles in return for their loyalty and military service.
What is "feudalism"
300
"Now have you lost my heart and all my love;
I cannot love a coward, by my faith"
Who is Pertelote (the hen)
400
Wherein she'd eaten many a slender meal, of POYNAUNT sauce, why she needed no great deal
What is "spicy"
400
The narrator of this tale
Who is the Nun's Priest
400
Country that captured and held Chaucer for ransom during a business trip.
What is France
400
The process of determining character or personal characteristics from the form or features of the body, more importantly, the face.
What is "physiognomy"
400
"Nay,but God give him mischance
Who is so indiscreet in governance
He chatters when he ought to hold his peace."
Who is "The fox"
500
And too your MOODER, of her gentleness, have been in my abode, to my great ease.
What is "mother"
500
Refuses to tell the host another tale, ultimately leading to the tale of Chauntecleer.